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Greedfall
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 54 | 80 | 88 | 110 |
| 1440p QHD | 87 | 133 | 147 | 189 |
| 1080p Full HD | 122 | 195 | 210 | 267 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Greedfall on Your System
How This Combo Ranks
The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 692 out of 3703 tested combinations for Greedfall. That places this configuration in the top 19% of all tested systems, a strong result for a six-core processor from 2018 combined with a current-generation graphics card. The ranking reflects that the GPU carries most of the workload, while the older CPU still provides enough throughput to avoid becoming a limiting factor at most settings.
The data shows a clear pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers average frame rates between 121.9 and 267 FPS depending on the preset. At 1440p, the range narrows to 87.3 to 189 FPS. At 4K, the spread tightens further, from 54.1 FPS on Ultra to 109.9 FPS on Low. This progression indicates that the system scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 5070 remains the dominant component throughout.
What stands out is the headroom at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 267 FPS average, which is more than four times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even at 4K High, the average of 80.4 FPS clears the threshold comfortably. The only preset that falls below 60 FPS is 4K Ultra at 54.1 FPS, and that shortfall is modest, roughly 10% under the target.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The CPU's nearest rivals in the database show how close the Core i5-9400 sits to other processors in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-9400's 2254 average. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3% lower. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in Greedfall when paired with the same GPU.
For the GPU side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals cluster around its average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, just 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, 1.2% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, 2% lower. A user with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would see very similar frame rates in Greedfall, within a few percent of this configuration.
The practical implication is that if the exact CPU or GPU is unavailable, swapping in one of these near-identical alternatives would produce essentially the same experience. The performance differences are small enough that they would not change which presets clear 60 FPS at any resolution.
FAQ
Q: Can this system run Greedfall at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?
A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 121.9 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 87.3 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 54.1 FPS, which does not clear the 60 FPS threshold.
Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combo?
A: High is the best preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher at 3840x2160. It delivers an average of 80.4 FPS. Medium averages 88.3 FPS and Low averages 109.9 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality among the playable options.
Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?
A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254, placing it in the 47th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, scores 2259, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, only 0.4% lower.
Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?
A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a negligible 0.1% difference.
Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting completely unplayable, or just below 60 FPS?
A: It is just below the threshold. The average is 54.1 FPS, which is about 10% short of the 60 FPS target. The frame rate is still smooth enough for many players, but the database's playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, so it does not qualify as fully playable.
Q: How much headroom does this system have at 1080p?
A: Substantial headroom. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, averages 121.9 FPS, more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset reaches 267 FPS average, which is over four times the playable threshold.
The Verdict
This PC can run Greedfall well across most resolutions and presets. The recorded data shows clear verdicts by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 121.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all presets are playable, and Ultra averages 87.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: High at 80.4 FPS, Medium at 88.3 FPS, and Low at 109.9 FPS. Only Ultra falls short at 54.1 FPS.
The best settings per resolution are Ultra at both 1080p and 1440p, and High at 4K. The system offers enough performance for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, where even Ultra exceeds 120 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still delivers above 87 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz displays with room to spare. At 4K, the High preset provides a smooth experience above 80 FPS, while Ultra requires a small compromise in frame rate.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The database records average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. No minimum or maximum frame rates were captured, so the analysis relies on average values.
1920x1080:
- Low: 267.0 FPS average
- Medium: 210.4 FPS average
- High: 194.7 FPS average
- Ultra: 121.9 FPS average
2560x1440:
- Low: 189.0 FPS average
- Medium: 146.9 FPS average
- High: 132.8 FPS average
- Ultra: 87.3 FPS average
3840x2160:
- Low: 109.9 FPS average
- Medium: 88.3 FPS average
- High: 80.4 FPS average
- Ultra: 54.1 FPS average
The pattern is consistent: each resolution step down (from 4K to 1440p to 1080p) yields a significant FPS increase at every preset. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, from a 145 FPS difference at 1080p to a 56 FPS difference at 4K. This suggests the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom, but even then the i5-9400 keeps frame rates well above playable levels.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 121.9 FPS. This is the obvious choice for 1080p gaming, as it provides maximum visual quality while still delivering more than double the playable threshold.
At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 87.3 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by over 45%, making it a safe choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The next step down, High, averages 132.8 FPS, but Ultra's visual gains come at a modest cost that remains well within playable territory.
At 3840x2160, the best setting is High, with an average of 80.4 FPS. Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS, which is below the threshold. Medium averages 88.3 FPS and Low averages 109.9 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K. The 80.4 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target, making it suitable for most 4K displays.
In summary, this combo delivers playable frame rates at every resolution as long as the preset is chosen appropriately. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra is fully playable. At 4K, High is the recommended ceiling, with Ultra requiring a frame rate compromise that some users may still find acceptable.